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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.41, 513.91 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.41, 513.91 and 225.01 is: 310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.41 : 513.91 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.41/513.91 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.41x = 513.91 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.41x = 115,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,634.89/372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.50

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