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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 544.50 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 544.50 and 226.22 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 544.50 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/544.50 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 544.50 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 123,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,174.07/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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