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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 523.40 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 523.40 and 227.51 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 523.40 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/523.40 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 523.40 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 119,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,077.90/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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