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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 532.96 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 532.96 and 225.51 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 532.96 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/532.96 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 532.96 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 120,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,187.81/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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