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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 535.37 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 535.37 and 226.79 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 535.37 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/535.37 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 535.37 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 121,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,416.56/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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