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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 534.46 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 534.46 and 226.62 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 534.46 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/534.46 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 534.46 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 121,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,119.33/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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