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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 409.05 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 409.05 and 225.86 is: 311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 409.05 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/409.05 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 409.05 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 92,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,385.99/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.77

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