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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 503.78 and 225.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 503.78 and 225.29 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 503.78 = 225.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/503.78 = 225.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 503.78 × 225.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 113,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,492.95/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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