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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 531.34 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 531.34 and 225.50 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 531.34 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/531.34 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 531.34 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 119,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,817.17/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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