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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 370.11 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 370.11 and 225.04 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 370.11 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/370.11 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 370.11 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 83,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,289.55/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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