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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 543.30 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 543.30 and 225.66 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 543.30 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/543.30 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 543.30 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 122,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,601.08/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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