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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.20, 503.64 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.20, 503.64 and 225.16 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.20 : 503.64 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.20/503.64 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.20x = 503.64 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.20x = 113,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,399.58/365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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