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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.75, 412.42 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.75, 412.42 and 225.10 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.75 : 412.42 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.75/412.42 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.75x = 412.42 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.75x = 92,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,835.74/298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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