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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 324.47 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 324.47 and 225.11 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 324.47 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/324.47 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 324.47 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 73,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,042.82/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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