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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 541.40 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 541.40 and 224.72 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 541.40 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/541.40 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 541.40 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 121,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,663.41/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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