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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 525.84 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 525.84 and 228.48 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 525.84 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/525.84 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 525.84 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 120,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,143.92/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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