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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 312.35 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 312.35 and 182.19 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 312.35 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/312.35 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 312.35 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 56,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907.50/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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