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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 557.91 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 557.91 and 225.91 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 557.91 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/557.91 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 557.91 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 126,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,037.45/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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