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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 543.50 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 543.50 and 225.32 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 543.50 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/543.50 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 543.50 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 122,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,458.72/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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