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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 425.68 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 425.68 and 225.86 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 425.68 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/425.68 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 425.68 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 96,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,141.39/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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