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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 503.73 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 503.73 and 225.14 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 503.73 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/503.73 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 503.73 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 113,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,407.25/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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