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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.94, 536.01 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.94, 536.01 and 227.55 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 536.01 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/536.01 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 536.01 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 121,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,969.08/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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