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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 534.84 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 534.84 and 227.04 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 534.84 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/534.84 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 534.84 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 121,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,430.07/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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