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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 434.72 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 434.72 and 225.06 is: 337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 434.72 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/434.72 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 434.72 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 97,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,838.08/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.06

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