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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.37, 440.34 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.37, 440.34 and 225.12 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.37 : 440.34 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.37/440.34 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.37x = 440.34 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.37x = 99,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,129.34/294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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