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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 532.60 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 532.60 and 225.23 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 532.60 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/532.60 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 532.60 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 119,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,954.27/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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