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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.44, 513.98 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.44, 513.98 and 225.13 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.44 : 513.98 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.44/513.98 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.44x = 513.98 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.44x = 115,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,712.32/372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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