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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 544.17 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 544.17 and 225.90 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 544.17 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/544.17 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 544.17 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 122,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928.00/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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