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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.60, 407.90 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.60, 407.90 and 225.71 is: 311.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.60 : 407.90 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.60/407.90 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.60x = 407.90 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.60x = 92,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,064.51/295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.45

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