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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.09, 545.18 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.09, 545.18 and 226.99 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.09 : 545.18 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.09/545.18 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.09x = 545.18 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.09x = 123,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,750.41/363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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