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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 407.28 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 407.28 and 225.09 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 407.28 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/407.28 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 407.28 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 91,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,674.66/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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