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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 544.26 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 544.26 and 224.42 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 544.26 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/544.26 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 544.26 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 122,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,142.83/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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