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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.69, 440.19 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.69, 440.19 and 225 is: 337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.69 : 440.19 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.69/440.19 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.69x = 440.19 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.69x = 99,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,042.75/293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.23

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