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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.08, 503.94 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.08, 503.94 and 225.22 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.08 : 503.94 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.08/503.94 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.08x = 503.94 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.08x = 113,494.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,494.85/365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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