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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 527.04 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 527.04 and 229.57 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 527.04 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/527.04 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 527.04 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 120,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,991.26/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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