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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.09, 503.91 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.09, 503.91 and 225.33 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.09 : 503.91 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.09/503.91 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.09x = 503.91 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.09x = 113,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,546.04/365.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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