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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 514.09 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 514.09 and 225.12 is: 310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 514.09 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/514.09 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 514.09 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 115,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,729.37/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.62

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