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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 524.30 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 524.30 and 228.51 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 524.30 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/524.30 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 524.30 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 119,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,807.79/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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