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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 523.54 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 523.54 and 228.18 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 523.54 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/523.54 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 523.54 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 119,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,461.36/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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