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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 400.38 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 400.38 and 225.22 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 400.38 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/400.38 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 400.38 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 90,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,173.58/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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