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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 525.18 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 525.18 and 228.50 is: 342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 525.18 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/525.18 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 525.18 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 120,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,003.63/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.34

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