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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 541.65 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 541.65 and 225.06 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 541.65 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/541.65 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 541.65 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 121,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,903.75/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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