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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.77, 441.45 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.77, 441.45 and 225.79 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.77 : 441.45 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.77/441.45 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.77x = 441.45 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.77x = 99,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,673.89/294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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