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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534.26 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534.26 and 226.22 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534.26 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534.26 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534.26 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 120,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,860.30/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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