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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 304.26 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 304.26 and 225.20 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 304.26 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/304.26 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 304.26 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 68,519.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,519.35/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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