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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 525.17 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 525.17 and 228.71 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 525.17 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/525.17 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 525.17 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 120,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,109.58/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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