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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.53, 555.17 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.53, 555.17 and 225.95 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.53 : 555.17 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.53/555.17 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.53x = 555.17 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.53x = 125,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,436.76/370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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