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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.79 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.79 and 225.69 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.79 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.79 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.79 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 125,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,210.56/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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