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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 535.86 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 535.86 and 227.21 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 535.86 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/535.86 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 535.86 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 121,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,750.07/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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