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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 525.73 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 525.73 and 229.08 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 525.73 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/525.73 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 525.73 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 120,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,434.23/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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