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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 541.85 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 541.85 and 224.37 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 541.85 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/541.85 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 541.85 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 121,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,573.76/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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