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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 402.06 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 402.06 and 225.19 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 402.06 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/402.06 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 402.06 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 90,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,539.89/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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