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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 320.22 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 320.22 and 225.69 is: 311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 320.22 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/320.22 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 320.22 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 72,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,270.88/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.04

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