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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 401.55 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 401.55 and 225.20 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 401.55 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/401.55 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 401.55 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 90,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,429.06/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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