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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 445.94 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 445.94 and 225.05 is: 336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 445.94 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/445.94 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 445.94 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 100,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,356.00/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.91

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