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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.32, 524.28 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.32, 524.28 and 228.40 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.32 : 524.28 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.32/524.28 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.32x = 524.28 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.32x = 119,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,745.55/350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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