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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.44 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.44 and 227.01 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.44 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.44 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.44 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 119,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,280.70/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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