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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 533.87 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 533.87 and 226.05 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 533.87 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/533.87 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 533.87 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 120,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,681.31/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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