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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 531.84 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 531.84 and 225.43 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 531.84 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/531.84 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 531.84 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 119,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,892.69/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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