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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 554.88 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 554.88 and 225.66 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 554.88 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/554.88 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 554.88 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 125,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,214.22/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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