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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.74, 544.46 and 226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.74, 544.46 and 226.06 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.74 : 544.46 = 226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.74/544.46 = 226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.74x = 544.46 × 226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.74x = 123,080.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,080.63/362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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