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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 548.08 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 548.08 and 226.62 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 548.08 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/548.08 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 548.08 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 124,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,205.89/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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