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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 311.13 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 311.13 and 220.59 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 311.13 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/311.13 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 311.13 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 68,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,632.17/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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