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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 442.43 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 442.43 and 225.83 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 442.43 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/442.43 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 442.43 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 99,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,910.63/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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