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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 544.44 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 544.44 and 226.04 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 544.44 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/544.44 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 544.44 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 123,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,065.22/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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