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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 439.04 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 439.04 and 224.94 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 439.04 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/439.04 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 439.04 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 98,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,757.66/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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