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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.75, 504.83 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.75, 504.83 and 225.87 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.75 : 504.83 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.75/504.83 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.75x = 504.83 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.75x = 114,027.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,027.46/365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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