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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 504.15 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 504.15 and 225.46 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 504.15 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/504.15 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 504.15 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 113,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,665.44/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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