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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 535.17 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 535.17 and 226.83 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 535.17 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/535.17 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 535.17 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 121,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,392.61/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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