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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.31, 504.02 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.31, 504.02 and 225.50 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.31 : 504.02 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.31/504.02 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.31x = 504.02 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.31x = 113,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,652.86/365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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