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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 543.87 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 543.87 and 225.95 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 543.87 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/543.87 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 543.87 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 122,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,884.71/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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