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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 428.58 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 428.58 and 225.18 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 428.58 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/428.58 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 428.58 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 96,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,507.64/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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