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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 542.50 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 542.50 and 224.42 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 542.50 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/542.50 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 542.50 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 121,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,747.85/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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