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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 533.48 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 533.48 and 225.86 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 533.48 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/533.48 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 533.48 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 120,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,491.79/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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