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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 524.70 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 524.70 and 227.22 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 524.70 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/524.70 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 524.70 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 119,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,222.33/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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