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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 555.28 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 555.28 and 225.82 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 555.28 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/555.28 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 555.28 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 125,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,393.33/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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