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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 530.10 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 530.10 and 225.54 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 530.10 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/530.10 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 530.10 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 119,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,558.75/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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