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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 525.30 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 525.30 and 227.53 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 525.30 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/525.30 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 525.30 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 119,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,521.51/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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