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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 526.01 and 227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 526.01 and 227.59 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 526.01 = 227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/526.01 = 227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 526.01 × 227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 119,714.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,714.62/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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