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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 412.14 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 412.14 and 225.06 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 412.14 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/412.14 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 412.14 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 92,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,756.23/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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