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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 523.80 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 523.80 and 227.52 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 523.80 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/523.80 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 523.80 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 119,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,174.98/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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