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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 491.54 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 491.54 and 225 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 491.54 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/491.54 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 491.54 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 110,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,595.38/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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