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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 535.80 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 535.80 and 227.96 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 535.80 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/535.80 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 535.80 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 122,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,140.97/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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