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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 545.22 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 545.22 and 226.52 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 545.22 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/545.22 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 545.22 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 123,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,503.23/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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