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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 541.92 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 541.92 and 224.40 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 541.92 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/541.92 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 541.92 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 121,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,606.85/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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