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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 533.02 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 533.02 and 225.17 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 533.02 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/533.02 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 533.02 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 120,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,018.21/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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