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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 543.11 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 543.11 and 224.69 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 543.11 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/543.11 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 543.11 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 122,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,027.55/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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