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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.83, 504.70 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.83, 504.70 and 225.70 is: 311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.83 : 504.70 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.83/504.70 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.83x = 504.70 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.83x = 113,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,913.07/365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.38

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