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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.46, 504.18 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.46, 504.18 and 225.42 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.46 : 504.18 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.46/504.18 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.46x = 504.18 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.46x = 113,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,652.26/365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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