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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 525.56 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 525.56 and 228.75 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 525.56 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/525.56 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 525.56 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 120,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,220.71/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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