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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.49, 319.17 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.49, 319.17 and 225.10 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.49 : 319.17 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.49/319.17 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.49x = 319.17 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.49x = 71,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,845.17/231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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