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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 555.15 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 555.15 and 225.54 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 555.15 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/555.15 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 555.15 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 125,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,208.53/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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