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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 433.20 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 433.20 and 225.44 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 433.20 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/433.20 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 433.20 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 97,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,660.61/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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