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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 543.28 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 543.28 and 225.24 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 543.28 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/543.28 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 543.28 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 122,368.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,368.39/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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