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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.24, 536.34 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.24, 536.34 and 227.92 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.24 : 536.34 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.24/536.34 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.24x = 536.34 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.24x = 122,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,242.61/358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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