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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.78, 401.11 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.78, 401.11 and 225.17 is: 310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.78 : 401.11 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.78/401.11 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.78x = 401.11 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.78x = 90,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,317.94/290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.61

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