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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 525.79 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 525.79 and 228.22 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 525.79 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/525.79 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 525.79 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 119,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,994.76/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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