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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.81, 526.41 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.81, 526.41 and 229.31 is: 344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 526.41 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/526.41 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 526.41 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 120,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,711.08/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.09

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