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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 533.80 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 533.80 and 225.74 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 533.80 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/533.80 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 533.80 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 120,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,500.78/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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