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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 541.38 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 541.38 and 224.45 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 541.38 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/541.38 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 541.38 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 121,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,510.03/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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