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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.58, 440.94 and 225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.58, 440.94 and 225.85 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.58 : 440.94 = 225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.58/440.94 = 225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.58x = 440.94 × 225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.58x = 99,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,586.30/294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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