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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 532.74 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 532.74 and 225.24 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 532.74 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/532.74 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 532.74 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 119,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,994.36/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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