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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.81, 544.71 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.81, 544.71 and 225.44 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.81 : 544.71 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.81/544.71 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.81x = 544.71 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.81x = 122,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,796.70/362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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