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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.15, 525.95 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.15, 525.95 and 227.32 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.15 : 525.95 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.15/525.95 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.15x = 525.95 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.15x = 119,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,558.97/351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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