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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 535.65 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 535.65 and 227.49 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 535.65 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/535.65 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 535.65 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 121,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,855.02/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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