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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 535.74 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 535.74 and 229 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 535.74 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/535.74 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 535.74 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 122,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,684.46/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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