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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 556.92 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 556.92 and 225.36 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 556.92 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/556.92 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 556.92 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 125,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,507.49/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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