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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 439.38 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 439.38 and 225.20 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 439.38 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/439.38 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 439.38 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 98,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,946.18/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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