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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 504 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 504 and 225.32 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 504 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/504 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 504 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 113,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,561.28/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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