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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 468.45 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 468.45 and 225.42 is: 338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 468.45 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/468.45 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 468.45 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 105,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,598.00/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.65

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