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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 525.72 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 525.72 and 223.04 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 525.72 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/525.72 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 525.72 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 117,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,256.59/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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