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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.42, 513.99 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.42, 513.99 and 225.09 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.42 : 513.99 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.42/513.99 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.42x = 513.99 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.42x = 115,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,694.01/372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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