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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 554.46 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 554.46 and 225.32 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 554.46 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/554.46 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 554.46 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 124,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,930.93/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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