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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.85, 440.95 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.85, 440.95 and 225.46 is: 337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.85 : 440.95 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.85/440.95 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.85x = 440.95 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.85x = 99,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,415.46/294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.17

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