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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.25, 543.72 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.25, 543.72 and 225.56 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.25 : 543.72 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.25/543.72 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.25x = 543.72 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.25x = 122,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,638.76/362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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