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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.14, 536.37 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.14, 536.37 and 227.69 is: 341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.14 : 536.37 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.14/536.37 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.14x = 536.37 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.14x = 122,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,126.09/358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.00

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