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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.58, 544.02 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.58, 544.02 and 225.42 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.58 : 544.02 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.58/544.02 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.58x = 544.02 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.58x = 122,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,632.99/362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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