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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.13, 524.48 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.13, 524.48 and 228.45 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.13 : 524.48 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.13/524.48 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.13x = 524.48 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.13x = 119,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,816.31/350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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