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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.33, 504.17 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.33, 504.17 and 225.44 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.33 : 504.17 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.33/504.17 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.33x = 504.17 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.33x = 113,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,660.50/365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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