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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.51, 504.29 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.51, 504.29 and 225.59 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.51 : 504.29 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.51/504.29 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.51x = 504.29 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.51x = 113,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,760.82/365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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