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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 526.05 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 526.05 and 229.34 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 526.05 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/526.05 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 526.05 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 120,644.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,644.31/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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