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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 533.70 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 533.70 and 227.64 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 533.70 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/533.70 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 533.70 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 121,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,491.47/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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