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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.34, 504 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.34, 504 and 225.51 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.34 : 504 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.34/504 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.34x = 504 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.34x = 113,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,657.04/365.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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