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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 545.35 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 545.35 and 226.65 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 545.35 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/545.35 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 545.35 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 123,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,603.58/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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