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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 544.37 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 544.37 and 225.95 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 544.37 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/544.37 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 544.37 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 122,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,996.55/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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