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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 553.52 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 553.52 and 225.64 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 553.52 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/553.52 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 553.52 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 124,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,896.25/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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