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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 543.51 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 543.51 and 225.36 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 543.51 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/543.51 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 543.51 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 122,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,485.41/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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