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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 503.62 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 503.62 and 225.02 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 503.62 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/503.62 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 503.62 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 113,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,325.27/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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