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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.93, 543.60 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.93, 543.60 and 225.25 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.93 : 543.60 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.93/543.60 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.93x = 543.60 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.93x = 122,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,445.90/361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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