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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.99, 408.64 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.99, 408.64 and 225.92 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.99 : 408.64 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.99/408.64 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.99x = 408.64 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.99x = 92,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,319.95/295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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