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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 409.26 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 409.26 and 225.33 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 409.26 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/409.26 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 409.26 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 92,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218.56/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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