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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 532.34 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 532.34 and 225.09 is: 337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 532.34 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/532.34 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 532.34 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 119,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,823.29/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.07

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