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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 478.18 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 478.18 and 225.87 is: 338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 478.18 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/478.18 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 478.18 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 108,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,005.39/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.78

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