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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 544.30 and 226.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 544.30 and 226.15 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 544.30 = 226.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/544.30 = 226.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 544.30 × 226.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 123,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,093.45/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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