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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.73, 554.66 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.73, 554.66 and 226.33 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.73 : 554.66 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.73/554.66 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.73x = 554.66 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.73x = 125,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,536.20/369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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