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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 504.80 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 504.80 and 225.96 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 504.80 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/504.80 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 504.80 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 114,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,063.48/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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