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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 524.13 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 524.13 and 227.86 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 524.13 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/524.13 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 524.13 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 119,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,428.26/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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