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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.75, 467.22 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.75, 467.22 and 225.37 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.75 : 467.22 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.75/467.22 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.75x = 467.22 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.75x = 105,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,296.24/311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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