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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 514.38 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 514.38 and 225.45 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 514.38 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/514.38 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 514.38 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 115,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,967.82/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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