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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 439.56 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 439.56 and 225.37 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 439.56 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/439.56 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 439.56 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 99,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,063.64/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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