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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.10 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.10 and 228.87 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.10 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.10 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.10 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 120,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,407.36/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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