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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.29, 544.24 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.29, 544.24 and 225.91 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.29 : 544.24 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.29/544.24 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.29x = 544.24 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.29x = 122,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,952.39/363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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