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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 534.32 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 534.32 and 228.04 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 534.32 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/534.32 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 534.32 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 121,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,846.33/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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