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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 311.51 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 311.51 and 219.94 is: 303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 311.51 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/311.51 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 311.51 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 68,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,513.28/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.41

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