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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 526.77 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 526.77 and 229.41 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 526.77 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/526.77 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 526.77 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 120,846.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,846.31/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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