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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 544.80 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 544.80 and 226.50 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 544.80 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/544.80 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 544.80 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 123,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,397.20/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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