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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 407.80 and 225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 407.80 and 225.67 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 407.80 = 225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/407.80 = 225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 407.80 × 225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 92,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,028.23/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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