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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.91, 440.23 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.91, 440.23 and 225.25 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.91 : 440.23 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.91/440.23 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.91x = 440.23 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.91x = 99,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,161.81/293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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