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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 431.52 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 431.52 and 225.66 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 431.52 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/431.52 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 431.52 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 97,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,376.80/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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