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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.19, 504.24 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.19, 504.24 and 225.51 is: 311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.19 : 504.24 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.19/504.24 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.19x = 504.24 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.19x = 113,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,711.16/365.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.38

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