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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 542.69 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 542.69 and 225.05 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 542.69 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/542.69 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 542.69 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 122,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,128.55/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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