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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.19, 527.39 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.19, 527.39 and 229.38 is: 344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.19 : 527.39 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.19/527.39 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.19x = 527.39 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.19x = 120,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,972.78/351.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.47

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