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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 311.04 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 311.04 and 218.02 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 311.04 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/311.04 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 311.04 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 67,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,811.39/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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