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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 525.96 and 229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 525.96 and 229.67 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 525.96 = 229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/525.96 = 229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 525.96 × 229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 120,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,794.60/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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