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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.87, 524.43 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.87, 524.43 and 228.22 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.87 : 524.43 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.87/524.43 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.87x = 524.43 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.87x = 119,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,685.41/349.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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