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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.59, 537.16 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.59, 537.16 and 227.91 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.59 : 537.16 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.59/537.16 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.59x = 537.16 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.59x = 122,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,424.14/357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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