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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 553.16 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 553.16 and 225.33 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 553.16 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/553.16 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 553.16 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 124,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,643.54/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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