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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 544.02 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 544.02 and 226.62 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 544.02 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/544.02 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 544.02 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 123,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,285.81/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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