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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.49, 504.48 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.49, 504.48 and 225.77 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.49 : 504.48 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.49/504.48 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.49x = 504.48 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.49x = 113,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,893.93/365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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