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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.34, 319.22 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.34, 319.22 and 225.12 is: 310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.34 : 319.22 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.34/319.22 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.34x = 319.22 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.34x = 71,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.81/231.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.64

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