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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 545.11 and 226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 545.11 and 226.63 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 545.11 = 226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/545.11 = 226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 545.11 × 226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 123,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,539.67/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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