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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 503.52 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 503.52 and 225.05 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 503.52 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/503.52 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 503.52 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 113,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,314.66/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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