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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.57, 542.64 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.57, 542.64 and 225.14 is: 336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.57 : 542.64 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.57/542.64 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.57x = 542.64 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.57x = 122,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,169.97/362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.96

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