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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 425.58 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 425.58 and 225.40 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 425.58 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/425.58 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 425.58 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 95,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,925.73/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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