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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 554.61 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 554.61 and 225.57 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 554.61 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/554.61 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 554.61 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 125,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,103.38/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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