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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.37, 433.89 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.37, 433.89 and 225.99 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.37 : 433.89 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.37/433.89 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.37x = 433.89 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.37x = 98,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,054.80/314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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