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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 525.49 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 525.49 and 227.15 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 525.49 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/525.49 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 525.49 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 119,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,366.78/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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