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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.30, 554.43 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.30, 554.43 and 225.30 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.30 : 554.43 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.30/554.43 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.30x = 554.43 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.30x = 124,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,913.08/369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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