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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 533.73 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 533.73 and 225.72 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 533.73 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/533.73 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 533.73 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 120,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,473.54/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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