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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 439.72 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 439.72 and 225.54 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 439.72 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/439.72 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 439.72 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 99,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,174.45/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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