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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.66, 514.32 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.66, 514.32 and 225.34 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.66 : 514.32 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.66/514.32 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.66x = 514.32 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.66x = 115,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,894.74/372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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