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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.00, 536.90 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.00, 536.90 and 227.81 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.00 : 536.90 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.00/536.90 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.00x = 536.90 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.00x = 122,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,311.39/358.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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