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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.64 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.64 and 218.07 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.64 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.64 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.64 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 67,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,959.33/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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