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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 524.57 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 524.57 and 228.03 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 524.57 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/524.57 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 524.57 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 119,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,616.56/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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