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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 534.66 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 534.66 and 226.77 is: 339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 534.66 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/534.66 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 534.66 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 121,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,244.85/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.54

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