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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 514.55 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 514.55 and 225.50 is: 311.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 514.55 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/514.55 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 514.55 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 116,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,029.02/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.14

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