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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 557.74 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 557.74 and 225.64 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 557.74 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/557.74 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 557.74 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 125,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,848.16/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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