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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 434.48 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 434.48 and 225.03 is: 336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 434.48 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/434.48 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 434.48 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 97,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,769.91/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.98

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