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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 556.98 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 556.98 and 225.01 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 556.98 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/556.98 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 556.98 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 125,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,326.07/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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