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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 309.75 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 309.75 and 221.82 is: 304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 309.75 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/309.75 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 309.75 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 68,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,708.75/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.12

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