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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.68, 555.33 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.68, 555.33 and 225.50 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.68 : 555.33 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.68/555.33 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.68x = 555.33 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.68x = 125,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,227.47/369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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