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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.42, 441.33 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.42, 441.33 and 225.75 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.42 : 441.33 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.42/441.33 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.42x = 441.33 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.42x = 99,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,630.25/294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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