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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 531.80 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 531.80 and 226.40 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 531.80 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/531.80 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 531.80 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 120,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,399.52/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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