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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 452.90 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 452.90 and 225.35 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 452.90 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/452.90 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 452.90 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 102,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,061.02/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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