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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 546.54 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 546.54 and 226.74 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 546.54 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/546.54 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 546.54 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 123,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,922.48/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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