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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 544.95 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 544.95 and 226.37 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 544.95 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/544.95 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 544.95 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 123,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,357.61/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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