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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.82, 541.80 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.82, 541.80 and 224.66 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.82 : 541.80 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.82/541.80 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.82x = 541.80 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.82x = 121,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,720.79/361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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