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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 554.41 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 554.41 and 225.44 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 554.41 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/554.41 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 554.41 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 124,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,986.19/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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