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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.88, 440.10 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.88, 440.10 and 225.30 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.88 : 440.10 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.88/440.10 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.88x = 440.10 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.88x = 99,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,154.53/293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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