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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 545.10 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 545.10 and 226.45 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 545.10 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/545.10 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 545.10 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 123,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,437.90/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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