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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 532.98 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 532.98 and 225.75 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 532.98 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/532.98 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 532.98 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 120,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,321.99/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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