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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 311.68 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 311.68 and 219.84 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 311.68 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/311.68 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 311.68 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 68,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,519.73/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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