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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 525.63 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 525.63 and 228.86 is: 343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 525.63 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/525.63 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 525.63 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 120,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,295.68/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.17

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