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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 504.54 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 504.54 and 225.72 is: 311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 504.54 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/504.54 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 504.54 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 113,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,884.77/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.48

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