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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 514.08 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 514.08 and 225.28 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 514.08 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/514.08 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 514.08 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 115,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,811.94/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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