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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 432.24 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 432.24 and 225.92 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 432.24 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/432.24 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 432.24 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 97,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,651.66/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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