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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 424.64 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 424.64 and 225.04 is: 310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 424.64 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/424.64 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 424.64 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 95,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,560.99/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.22

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