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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 560.71 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 560.71 and 225.65 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 560.71 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/560.71 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 560.71 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 126,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,523.65/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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