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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 313.04 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 313.04 and 225.04 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 313.04 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/313.04 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 313.04 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 70,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,446.52/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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