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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 513.90 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 513.90 and 225 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 513.90 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/513.90 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 513.90 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 115,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,627.50/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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