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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.11, 525.58 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.11, 525.58 and 229.11 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.11 : 525.58 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.11/525.58 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.11x = 525.58 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.11x = 120,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,415.63/351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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