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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.30, 391.58 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.30, 391.58 and 225.34 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.30 : 391.58 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.30/391.58 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.30x = 391.58 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.30x = 88,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,237.51/262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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