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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.49 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.49 and 225.51 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.49 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.49 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.49 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 116,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,019.58/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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