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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.33, 527.29 and 229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.33, 527.29 and 229.22 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.33 : 527.29 = 229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.33/527.29 = 229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.33x = 527.29 × 229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.33x = 120,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,865.41/351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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