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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 430.86 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 430.86 and 225.16 is: 310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 430.86 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/430.86 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 430.86 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 97,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,012.44/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.30

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