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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 523.13 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 523.13 and 227.07 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 523.13 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/523.13 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 523.13 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 118,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,785.99/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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