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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432.48 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432.48 and 225.60 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432.48 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432.48 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432.48 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 97,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,567.49/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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