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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 466.59 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 466.59 and 225.13 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 466.59 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/466.59 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 466.59 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 105,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,043.41/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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