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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 542.13 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 542.13 and 225.39 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 542.13 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/542.13 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 542.13 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 122,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,190.68/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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