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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.16 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.16 and 225.64 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.16 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.16 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.16 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 120,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,302.22/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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