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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.13, 542.09 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.13, 542.09 and 224.44 is: 336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 542.09 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/542.09 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 542.09 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 121,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,665.89/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.91

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