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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.91, 524.49 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.91, 524.49 and 228 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.91 : 524.49 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.91/524.49 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.91x = 524.49 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.91x = 119,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,583.72/349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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