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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 517.61 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 517.61 and 225.68 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 517.61 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/517.61 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 517.61 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 116,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,810.51/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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