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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.55, 514.00 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.55, 514.00 and 225.13 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.55 : 514.00 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.55/514.00 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.55x = 514.00 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.55x = 115,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,715.51/372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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