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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 534.75 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 534.75 and 225.99 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 534.75 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/534.75 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 534.75 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 120,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,848.58/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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