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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 534.45 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 534.45 and 226.02 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 534.45 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/534.45 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 534.45 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 120,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,796.39/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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