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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 542.10 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 542.10 and 224.25 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 542.10 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/542.10 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 542.10 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 121,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,565.93/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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