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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.27, 504.02 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.27, 504.02 and 225.42 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.27 : 504.02 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.27/504.02 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.27x = 504.02 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.27x = 113,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,615.06/365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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