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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.47, 534.53 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.47, 534.53 and 226.60 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.47 : 534.53 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.47/534.53 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.47x = 534.53 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.47x = 121,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,123.73/356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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