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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 531.78 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 531.78 and 226 is: 339

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 531.78 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/531.78 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 531.78 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 120,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,182.28/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339

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