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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.51, 504.36 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.51, 504.36 and 225.60 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.51 : 504.36 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.51/504.36 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.51x = 504.36 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.51x = 113,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,783.62/365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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