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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 512.25 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 512.25 and 221.85 is: 306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 512.25 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/512.25 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 512.25 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 113,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,642.66/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.11

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