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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 425.25 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 425.25 and 225.57 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 425.25 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/425.25 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 425.25 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 95,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,923.64/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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