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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 543.60 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 543.60 and 225.24 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 543.60 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/543.60 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 543.60 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 122,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,440.46/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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