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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 555.60 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 555.60 and 225.86 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 555.60 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/555.60 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 555.60 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 125,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,487.82/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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