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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 543.55 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 543.55 and 225.66 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 543.55 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/543.55 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 543.55 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 122,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,654.78/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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