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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 436.17 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 436.17 and 225.70 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 436.17 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/436.17 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 436.17 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 98,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,443.32/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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