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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.68, 439.56 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.68, 439.56 and 225.44 is: 310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.68 : 439.56 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.68/439.56 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.68x = 439.56 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.68x = 99,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,094.41/318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.95

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