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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.17 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.17 and 225.21 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.17 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.17 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.17 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 119,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,850.01/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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