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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 557.78 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 557.78 and 225.11 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 557.78 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/557.78 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 557.78 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 125,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,557.94/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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