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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 524.70 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 524.70 and 229.20 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 524.70 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/524.70 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 524.70 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 120,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,261.24/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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