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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.82, 524.92 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.82, 524.92 and 228.32 is: 342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.82 : 524.92 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.82/524.92 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.82x = 524.92 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.82x = 119,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,849.73/349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.60

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