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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.60, 441.23 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.60, 441.23 and 225.89 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.60 : 441.23 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.60/441.23 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.60x = 441.23 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.60x = 99,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,666.11/294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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