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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.14 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.14 and 225.81 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.14 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.14 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.14 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 114,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,513.62/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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