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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 317.13 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 317.13 and 225.01 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 317.13 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/317.13 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 317.13 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 71,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,357.42/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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