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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.25 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.25 and 225.11 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.25 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.25 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.25 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 93,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,252.29/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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