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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.54, 504.51 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.54, 504.51 and 225.68 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.54 : 504.51 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.54/504.51 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.54x = 504.51 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.54x = 113,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,857.82/365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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