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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 554.85 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 554.85 and 225.63 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 554.85 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/554.85 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 554.85 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 125,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,190.81/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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