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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 431.05 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 431.05 and 225.05 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 431.05 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/431.05 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 431.05 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 97,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,008.32/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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