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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 533.22 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 533.22 and 226.21 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 533.22 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/533.22 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 533.22 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 120,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,615.90/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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