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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 541.89 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 541.89 and 224.64 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 541.89 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/541.89 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 541.89 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 121,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,730.17/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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