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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 432.27 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 432.27 and 225.18 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 432.27 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/432.27 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 432.27 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 97,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,338.56/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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