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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 425.49 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 425.49 and 225.69 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 425.49 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/425.49 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 425.49 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 96,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,028.84/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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