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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 534.51 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 534.51 and 228.18 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 534.51 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/534.51 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 534.51 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 121,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,964.49/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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