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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 430.92 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 430.92 and 225.11 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 430.92 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/430.92 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 430.92 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 97,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,005.48/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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