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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 311.88 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 311.88 and 221.22 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 311.88 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/311.88 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 311.88 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 68,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,994.09/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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