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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.66, 543.01 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.66, 543.01 and 224.28 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.66 : 543.01 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.66/543.01 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.66x = 543.01 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.66x = 121,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,785.72/361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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