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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 524.46 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 524.46 and 228.36 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 524.46 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/524.46 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 524.46 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 119,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,765.69/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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