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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.69, 534.69 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.69, 534.69 and 226.28 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.69 : 534.69 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.69/534.69 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.69x = 534.69 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.69x = 120,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,990.99/356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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