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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 532.85 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 532.85 and 225.77 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 532.85 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/532.85 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 532.85 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 120,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,300.42/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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