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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.05, 545.07 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.05, 545.07 and 226.26 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.05 : 545.07 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.05/545.07 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.05x = 545.07 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.05x = 123,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,327.54/363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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