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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 533.88 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 533.88 and 225.96 is: 338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 533.88 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/533.88 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 533.88 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 120,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,635.52/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.77

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