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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.31, 439.68 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.31, 439.68 and 225 is: 310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.31 : 439.68 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.31/439.68 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.31x = 439.68 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.31x = 98,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,928/318.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.79

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