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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 526.30 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 526.30 and 228.82 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 526.30 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/526.30 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 526.30 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 120,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,427.97/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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