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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 555.50 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 555.50 and 225.06 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 555.50 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/555.50 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 555.50 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 125,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,020.83/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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