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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.70 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.70 and 225.84 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.70 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.70 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.70 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 120,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,530.81/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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