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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 468.04 and 225.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 468.04 and 225.31 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 468.04 = 225.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/468.04 = 225.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 468.04 × 225.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 105,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,452.66/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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