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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 535.04 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 535.04 and 226.34 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 535.04 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/535.04 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 535.04 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 121,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,100.95/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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