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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 544.58 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 544.58 and 226.61 is: 339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 544.58 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/544.58 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 544.58 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 123,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,403.42/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.52

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