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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 431.98 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 431.98 and 225.67 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 431.98 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/431.98 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 431.98 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 97,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,484.93/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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