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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 440.04 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 440.04 and 225.52 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 440.04 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/440.04 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 440.04 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 99,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,237.82/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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