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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 545.10 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 545.10 and 226.24 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 545.10 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/545.10 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 545.10 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 123,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,323.42/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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