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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 533.32 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 533.32 and 226.44 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 533.32 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/533.32 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 533.32 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 120,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,764.98/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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