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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 533.03 and 225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 533.03 and 225.55 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 533.03 = 225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/533.03 = 225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 533.03 × 225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 120,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,223.79/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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