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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 425.58 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 425.58 and 225.66 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 425.58 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/425.58 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 425.58 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 96,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,036.38/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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