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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 531.93 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 531.93 and 225.16 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 531.93 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/531.93 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 531.93 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 119,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,766.70/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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