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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 544.25 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 544.25 and 226.22 is: 338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 544.25 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/544.25 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 544.25 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 123,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,118.08/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.78

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