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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 545.53 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 545.53 and 225.17 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 545.53 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/545.53 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 545.53 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 122,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,836.99/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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