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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.08, 555.26 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.08, 555.26 and 225.90 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.08 : 555.26 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.08/555.26 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.08x = 555.26 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.08x = 125,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,432.10/370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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