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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 554.34 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 554.34 and 225.52 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 554.34 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/554.34 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 554.34 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 125,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,014.76/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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