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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 526.32 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 526.32 and 229.44 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 526.32 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/526.32 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 526.32 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 120,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,758.86/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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