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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 441.30 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 441.30 and 225.08 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 441.30 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/441.30 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 441.30 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 99,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,327.80/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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