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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.30, 533.84 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.30, 533.84 and 225.98 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.30 : 533.84 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.30/533.84 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.30x = 533.84 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.30x = 120,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,637.16/356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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