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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 311.52 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 311.52 and 223.98 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 311.52 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/311.52 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 311.52 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 69,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,774.25/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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