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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 525.56 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 525.56 and 228.33 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 525.56 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/525.56 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 525.56 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 119,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,999.97/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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