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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.53, 545.60 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.53, 545.60 and 224.82 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.53 : 545.60 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.53/545.60 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.53x = 545.60 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.53x = 122,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,662.35/363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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