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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 477.10 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 477.10 and 225.70 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 477.10 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/477.10 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 477.10 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 107,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,681.47/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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