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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.38 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.38 and 225.38 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.38 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.38 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.38 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 105,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,565.22/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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