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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 431.38 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 431.38 and 225.32 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 431.38 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/431.38 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 431.38 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 97,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,198.54/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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