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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 532.53 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 532.53 and 225.12 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 532.53 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/532.53 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 532.53 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 119,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,883.15/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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