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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 407.20 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 407.20 and 225.32 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 407.20 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/407.20 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 407.20 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 91,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,750.30/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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