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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 534.62 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.51, 534.62 and 226.59 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.51 : 534.62 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.51/534.62 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.51x = 534.62 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.51x = 121,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,138.41/356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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