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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.46, 543.16 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.46, 543.16 and 225.09 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.46 : 543.16 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.46/543.16 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.46x = 543.16 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.46x = 122,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,257.37/362.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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