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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 425.22 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 425.22 and 225.72 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 425.22 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/425.22 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 425.22 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 95,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,980.66/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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