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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 533.73 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 533.73 and 226.26 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 533.73 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/533.73 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 533.73 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 120,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,759.08/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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