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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.28, 417.84 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.28, 417.84 and 225.52 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.28 : 417.84 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.28/417.84 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.28x = 417.84 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.28x = 94,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,231.28/303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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