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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.53, 414.56 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.53, 414.56 and 225.92 is: 311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.53 : 414.56 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.53/414.56 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.53x = 414.56 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.53x = 93,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,654.19/300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.64

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