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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 524.43 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 524.43 and 227.58 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 524.43 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/524.43 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 524.43 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 119,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,349.78/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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