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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.42, 504.09 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.42, 504.09 and 225.43 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.42 : 504.09 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.42/504.09 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.42x = 504.09 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.42x = 113,635.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,635.75/365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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