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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 556.50 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 556.50 and 225.73 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 556.50 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/556.50 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 556.50 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 125,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,618.75/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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