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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 518.09 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 518.09 and 225.99 is: 311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 518.09 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/518.09 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 518.09 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 117,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,082.03/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.97

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