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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 544.14 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 544.14 and 226.14 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 544.14 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/544.14 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 544.14 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 123,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,051.82/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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