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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 556.50 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 556.50 and 225.04 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 556.50 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/556.50 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 556.50 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 125,234.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,234.76/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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