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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 311.37 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 311.37 and 222.42 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 311.37 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/311.37 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 311.37 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 69,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,254.92/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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