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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.03 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.03 and 224.17 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.03 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.03 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.03 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 121,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,955.21/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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