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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.74, 317.10 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.74, 317.10 and 225.15 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.74 : 317.10 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.74/317.10 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.74x = 317.10 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.74x = 71,395.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,395.07/229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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