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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 531.02 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 531.02 and 225.88 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 531.02 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/531.02 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 531.02 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 119,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,946.80/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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