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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.66, 542.50 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.66, 542.50 and 225.10 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.66 : 542.50 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.66/542.50 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.66x = 542.50 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.66x = 122,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,116.75/361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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