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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.27, 555.51 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.27, 555.51 and 225.07 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.27 : 555.51 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.27/555.51 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.27x = 555.51 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.27x = 125,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,028.64/371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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