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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 524.36 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 524.36 and 227.93 is: 341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 524.36 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/524.36 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 524.36 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 119,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,513.61/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.53

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