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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.21, 316.25 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.21, 316.25 and 225.74 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.21 : 316.25 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.21/316.25 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.21x = 316.25 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.21x = 71,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391.56/229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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