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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 536.36 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 536.36 and 227.64 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 536.36 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/536.36 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 536.36 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 122,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,096.99/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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