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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 439.38 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 439.38 and 225.24 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 439.38 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/439.38 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 439.38 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 98,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,965.95/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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