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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 545.78 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 545.78 and 226.83 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 545.78 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/545.78 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 545.78 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 123,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,799.84/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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