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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 407.83 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 407.83 and 225.79 is: 311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 407.83 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/407.83 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 407.83 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 92,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,083.94/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.38

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