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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 544.38 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 544.38 and 226.45 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 544.38 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/544.38 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 544.38 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 123,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,274.85/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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