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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 543.60 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 543.60 and 225.45 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 543.60 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/543.60 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 543.60 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 122,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,554.62/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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