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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.18, 441.54 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.18, 441.54 and 225.94 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.18 : 441.54 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.18/441.54 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.18x = 441.54 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.18x = 99,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,761.55/295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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