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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 466.74 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 466.74 and 225.15 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 466.74 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/466.74 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 466.74 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 105,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,086.51/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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