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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.02, 503.50 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.02, 503.50 and 225.20 is: 310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.02 : 503.50 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.02/503.50 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.02x = 503.50 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.02x = 113,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,388.20/365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.64

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