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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 317.22 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 317.22 and 225.64 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 317.22 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/317.22 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 317.22 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 71,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,577.52/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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