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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 458.88 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 458.88 and 225.19 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 458.88 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/458.88 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 458.88 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 103,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,335.19/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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