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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 556.68 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 556.68 and 225.23 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 556.68 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/556.68 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 556.68 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 125,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,378.25/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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