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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 436.04 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 436.04 and 225.54 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 436.04 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/436.04 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 436.04 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 98,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345.03/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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