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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 439.82 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 439.82 and 225.47 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 439.82 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/439.82 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 439.82 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 99,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,166.22/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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