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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 414.36 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 414.36 and 225.30 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 414.36 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/414.36 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 414.36 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 93,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,355.31/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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