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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 536.10 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 536.10 and 229.72 is: 344.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 536.10 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/536.10 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 536.10 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 123,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,152.89/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.58

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