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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.76 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.76 and 225.44 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.76 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.76 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.76 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 90,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,344.20/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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