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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.02, 534.99 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.02, 534.99 and 228.50 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.02 : 534.99 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.02/534.99 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.02x = 534.99 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.02x = 122,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,245.22/357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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