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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 318.24 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 318.24 and 225.36 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 318.24 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/318.24 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 318.24 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 71,718.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,718.57/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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