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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 468.18 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 468.18 and 225.20 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 468.18 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/468.18 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 468.18 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 105,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,434.14/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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