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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 440.73 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 440.73 and 225.36 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 440.73 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/440.73 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 440.73 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 99,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,322.91/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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