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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 533.34 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 533.34 and 226.02 is: 339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 533.34 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/533.34 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 533.34 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 120,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,545.51/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.37

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