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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 425.32 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 425.32 and 225.34 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 425.32 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/425.32 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 425.32 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 95,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,841.58/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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