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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 325.27 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 325.27 and 225.29 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 325.27 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/325.27 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 325.27 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 73,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,279.23/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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