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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 524.48 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 524.48 and 228.38 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 524.48 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/524.48 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 524.48 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 119,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,780.74/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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