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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 504.02 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 504.02 and 225.30 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 504.02 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/504.02 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 504.02 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 113,556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,556.27/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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