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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 419.99 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 419.99 and 225.32 is: 311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 419.99 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/419.99 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 419.99 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 94,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,628.92/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.40

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