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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 439.59 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 439.59 and 225.43 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 439.59 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/439.59 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 439.59 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 99,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,096.77/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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