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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 555.24 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 555.24 and 225.24 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 555.24 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/555.24 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 555.24 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 125,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,062.26/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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