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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 524.52 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 524.52 and 227.76 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 524.52 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/524.52 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 524.52 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 119,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,464.68/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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