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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.85, 311.11 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.85, 311.11 and 214.92 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.85 : 311.11 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.85/311.11 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.85x = 311.11 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.85x = 66,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,861.13/225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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