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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.23, 525.35 and 222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.23, 525.35 and 222.79 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.23 : 525.35 = 222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.23/525.35 = 222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.23x = 525.35 × 222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.23x = 117,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,042.73/350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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