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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.14, 525.21 and 229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.14, 525.21 and 229.17 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.14 : 525.21 = 229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.14/525.21 = 229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.14x = 525.21 × 229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.14x = 120,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,358.60/350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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