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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 543.65 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 543.65 and 225.68 is: 338.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 543.65 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/543.65 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 543.65 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 122,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,687.09/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.64

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