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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 513.96 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 513.96 and 225.05 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 513.96 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/513.96 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 513.96 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 115,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,664.13/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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