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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 501 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 501 and 225.12 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 501 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/501 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 501 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 112,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,785.12/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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