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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 541.76 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 541.76 and 224.22 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 541.76 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/541.76 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 541.76 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 121,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,472.31/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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