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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 532.97 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 532.97 and 225.61 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 532.97 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/532.97 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 532.97 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 120,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,243.36/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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