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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 425 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 425 and 225.38 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 425 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/425 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 425 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 95,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,786.50/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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