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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 439.22 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 439.22 and 225.15 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 439.22 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/439.22 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 439.22 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 98,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,890.38/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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