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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.67 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.67 and 226.19 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.67 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.67 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.67 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 123,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,426.46/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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