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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.82, 514.39 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.82, 514.39 and 225.40 is: 310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.82 : 514.39 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.82/514.39 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.82x = 514.39 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.82x = 115,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,943.51/372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.99

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