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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.14, 592.74 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.14, 592.74 and 225.22 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.14 : 592.74 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.14/592.74 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.14x = 592.74 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.14x = 133,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,496.90/395.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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