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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.73, 430.86 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.73, 430.86 and 225.25 is: 310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.73 : 430.86 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.73/430.86 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.73x = 430.86 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.73x = 97,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,051.22/312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.34

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