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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 467.12 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 467.12 and 225.30 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 467.12 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/467.12 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 467.12 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 105,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,242.14/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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