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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.85, 556.87 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.85, 556.87 and 225.68 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.85 : 556.87 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.85/556.87 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.85x = 556.87 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.85x = 125,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,673.29/371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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