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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 315.63 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 315.63 and 222.75 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 315.63 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/315.63 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 315.63 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 70,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,306.58/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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