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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 502.22 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 502.22 and 225.99 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 502.22 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/502.22 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 502.22 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 113,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,495.57/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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