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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 525.86 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 525.86 and 227.05 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 525.86 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/525.86 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 525.86 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 119,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,396.51/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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