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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 432.60 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 432.60 and 225.96 is: 311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 432.60 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/432.60 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 432.60 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 97,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,750.30/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.86

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