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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.35, 534.14 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.35, 534.14 and 226.34 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.35 : 534.14 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.35/534.14 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.35x = 534.14 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.35x = 120,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,900.57/356.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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