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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 543.09 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 543.09 and 225.57 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 543.09 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/543.09 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 543.09 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 122,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,504.81/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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