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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.26, 535.77 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.26, 535.77 and 227.06 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.26 : 535.77 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.26/535.77 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.26x = 535.77 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.26x = 121,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,649.26/357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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