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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.41, 513.76 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.41, 513.76 and 225.03 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.41 : 513.76 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.41/513.76 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.41x = 513.76 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.41x = 115,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,610.31/372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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