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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 535.59 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 535.59 and 227.54 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 535.59 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/535.59 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 535.59 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 121,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,865.47/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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