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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 523.49 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 523.49 and 227.58 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 523.49 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/523.49 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 523.49 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 119,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,134.72/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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