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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.97, 514.74 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.97, 514.74 and 225.60 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.97 : 514.74 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.97/514.74 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.97x = 514.74 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.97x = 116,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,126.73/372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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