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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 524.90 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 524.90 and 228.51 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 524.90 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/524.90 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 524.90 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 119,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,944.90/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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