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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.45, 514.02 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.45, 514.02 and 225.17 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.45 : 514.02 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.45/514.02 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.45x = 514.02 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.45x = 115,739.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,739.31/372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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