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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.92, 417.90 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.92, 417.90 and 225.16 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.92 : 417.90 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.92/417.90 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.92x = 417.90 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.92x = 94,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,094.36/302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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