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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.79, 504.64 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.79, 504.64 and 225.86 is: 311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.79 : 504.64 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.79/504.64 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.79x = 504.64 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.79x = 113,976.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,976.86/365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.60

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