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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 439.49 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 439.49 and 225.38 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 439.49 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/439.49 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 439.49 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 99,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,053.92/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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