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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 504.48 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 504.48 and 225.62 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 504.48 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/504.48 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 504.48 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 113,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,820.78/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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