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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 467.93 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 467.93 and 225.53 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 467.93 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/467.93 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 467.93 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 105,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,533.60/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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