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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 533.14 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 533.14 and 225.86 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 533.14 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/533.14 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 533.14 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 120,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,414.95/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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