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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 541.95 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 541.95 and 224.34 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 541.95 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/541.95 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 541.95 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 121,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,581.06/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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