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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.28, 314.70 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.28, 314.70 and 225.19 is: 310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.28 : 314.70 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.28/314.70 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.28x = 314.70 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.28x = 70,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,867.29/228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.44

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