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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 514.80 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 514.80 and 225.65 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 514.80 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/514.80 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 514.80 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 116,162.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,162.05/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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