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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 524.91 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 524.91 and 228.35 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 524.91 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/524.91 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 524.91 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 119,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,863.20/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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