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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.57, 553.95 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.57, 553.95 and 225.39 is: 337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.57 : 553.95 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.57/553.95 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.57x = 553.95 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.57x = 124,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,854.79/369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.84

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