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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.35, 406.44 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.35, 406.44 and 225.24 is: 309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.35 : 406.44 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.35/406.44 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.35x = 406.44 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.35x = 91,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,546.55/295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.96

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