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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 541.47 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 541.47 and 224.26 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 541.47 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/541.47 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 541.47 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 121,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,426.23/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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