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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.07, 525.71 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.07, 525.71 and 228.57 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.07 : 525.71 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.07/525.71 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.07x = 525.71 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.07x = 120,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,161.53/350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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