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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 544.77 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 544.77 and 226.45 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 544.77 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/544.77 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 544.77 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 123,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,363.17/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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