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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 408 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 408 and 225.09 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 408 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/408 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 408 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 91,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,836.72/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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