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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.59, 311.08 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.59, 311.08 and 220.57 is: 304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.59 : 311.08 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.59/311.08 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.59x = 311.08 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.59x = 68,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,612.26/225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.15

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