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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 544.76 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 544.76 and 225.47 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 544.76 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/544.76 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 544.76 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 122,823.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,823.19/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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