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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 319.28 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 319.28 and 225.06 is: 313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 319.28 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/319.28 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 319.28 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 71,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,856.03/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.08

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