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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 544.35 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 544.35 and 225.95 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 544.35 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/544.35 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 544.35 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 122,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,993.16/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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