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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 542.83 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 542.83 and 224.78 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 542.83 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/542.83 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 542.83 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 122,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,017.33/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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