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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 532.28 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 532.28 and 225.05 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 532.28 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/532.28 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 532.28 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 119,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,789.91/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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