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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.49, 435.41 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.49, 435.41 and 225.69 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.49 : 435.41 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.49/435.41 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.49x = 435.41 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.49x = 98,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,267.68/315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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