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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 526.23 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 526.23 and 228.96 is: 343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 526.23 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/526.23 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 526.23 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 120,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,485.62/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.66

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