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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 525.54 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 525.54 and 229.39 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 525.54 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/525.54 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 525.54 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 120,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,551.45/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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