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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 543.20 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 543.20 and 226.24 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 543.20 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/543.20 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 543.20 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 122,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,893.57/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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