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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 439.64 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 439.64 and 225.36 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 439.64 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/439.64 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 439.64 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 99,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,077.27/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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