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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 531.84 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 531.84 and 226.24 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 531.84 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/531.84 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 531.84 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 120,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,323.48/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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