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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 543.62 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 543.62 and 225.98 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 543.62 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/543.62 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 543.62 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 122,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,847.25/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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