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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.00, 536.39 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.00, 536.39 and 227.06 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.00 : 536.39 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.00/536.39 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.00x = 536.39 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.00x = 121,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,792.71/357.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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