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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 543.03 and 225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 543.03 and 225.55 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 543.03 = 225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/543.03 = 225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 543.03 × 225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 122,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,480.42/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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