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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.09, 440.40 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.09, 440.40 and 225.06 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.09 : 440.40 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.09/440.40 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.09x = 440.40 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.09x = 99,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,116.42/294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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