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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 503.91 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 503.91 and 225.35 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 503.91 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/503.91 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 503.91 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 113,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,556.12/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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