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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 468.35 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 468.35 and 225.80 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 468.35 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/468.35 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 468.35 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 105,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,753.43/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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