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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.03, 503.76 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.03, 503.76 and 225.21 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.03 : 503.76 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.03/503.76 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.03x = 503.76 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.03x = 113,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,451.79/365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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