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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.44, 525.50 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.44, 525.50 and 226.84 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.44 : 525.50 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.44/525.50 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.44x = 525.50 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.44x = 119,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,204.42/350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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