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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 419.79 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 419.79 and 225.79 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 419.79 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/419.79 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 419.79 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 94,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,784.38/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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