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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.67, 526.07 and 229.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.67, 526.07 and 229.03 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.67 : 526.07 = 229.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.67/526.07 = 229.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.67x = 526.07 × 229.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.67x = 120,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,485.81/350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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