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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 310.68 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 310.68 and 220.80 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 310.68 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/310.68 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 310.68 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 68,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,598.14/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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