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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.87, 545.67 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.87, 545.67 and 226.89 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.87 : 545.67 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.87/545.67 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.87x = 545.67 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.87x = 123,807.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,807.07/363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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