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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 554.85 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 554.85 and 225.36 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 554.85 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/554.85 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 554.85 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 125,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,041.00/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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