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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.28 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.28 and 228.16 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.28 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.28 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.28 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 121,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,673.16/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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