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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 543.54 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 543.54 and 226.08 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 543.54 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/543.54 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 543.54 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 122,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,883.52/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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