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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 351.14 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 351.14 and 225.09 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 351.14 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/351.14 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 351.14 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 79,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,038.10/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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