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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.72, 440.91 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.72, 440.91 and 225.72 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.72 : 440.91 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.72/440.91 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.72x = 440.91 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.72x = 99,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,522.21/294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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