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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 542.12 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 542.12 and 224.98 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 542.12 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/542.12 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 542.12 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 121,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,966.16/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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