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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.40, 553.74 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.40, 553.74 and 225.40 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.40 : 553.74 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.40/553.74 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.40x = 553.74 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.40x = 124,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,813.00/369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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