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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.28 and 220.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.28 and 220.73 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.28 = 220.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.28 = 220.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.28 × 220.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 68,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,485.45/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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