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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.28 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.28 and 229.23 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.28 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.28 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.28 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 120,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,638.02/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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