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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 543.38 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 543.38 and 225.27 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 543.38 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/543.38 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 543.38 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 122,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,406.09/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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