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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.60, 554.68 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.60, 554.68 and 225.61 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.60 : 554.68 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.60/554.68 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.60x = 554.68 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.60x = 125,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,141.35/370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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