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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 310.24 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 310.24 and 220.96 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 310.24 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/310.24 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 310.24 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 68,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,550.63/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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