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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.69, 504.66 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.69, 504.66 and 225.87 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.69 : 504.66 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.69/504.66 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.69x = 504.66 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.69x = 113,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,987.55/365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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