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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 543.21 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 543.21 and 225.03 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 543.21 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/543.21 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 543.21 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 122,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,238.55/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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