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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.85, 514.58 and 225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.85, 514.58 and 225.53 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.85 : 514.58 = 225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.85/514.58 = 225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.85x = 514.58 × 225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.85x = 116,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,049.53/372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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