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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.00, 424.78 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.00, 424.78 and 225.65 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.00 : 424.78 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.00/424.78 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.00x = 424.78 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.00x = 95,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,852.10/308.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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