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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.00, 425.09 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.00, 425.09 and 225.34 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.00 : 425.09 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.00/425.09 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.00x = 425.09 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.00x = 95,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,789.28/308.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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