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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 526.15 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 526.15 and 227.34 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 526.15 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/526.15 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 526.15 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 119,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,614.94/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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