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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.58 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.58 and 226.58 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.58 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.58 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.58 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 123,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,614.79/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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