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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.57, 544.10 and 225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.57, 544.10 and 225.71 is: 338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.57 : 544.10 = 225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.57/544.10 = 225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.57x = 544.10 × 225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.57x = 122,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,804.96/362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.71

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