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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 425.97 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 425.97 and 225.23 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 425.97 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/425.97 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 425.97 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 95,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,939.09/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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