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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.89, 532.93 and 225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.89, 532.93 and 225.49 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.89 : 532.93 = 225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.89/532.93 = 225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.89x = 532.93 × 225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.89x = 120,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,170.39/355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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