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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 544.14 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 544.14 and 225.72 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 544.14 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/544.14 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 544.14 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 122,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,823.28/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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