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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.62, 514.13 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.62, 514.13 and 225.25 is: 310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.62 : 514.13 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.62/514.13 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.62x = 514.13 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.62x = 115,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,804.62/372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.79

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