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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 527.44 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 527.44 and 229.70 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 527.44 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/527.44 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 527.44 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 121,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,152.97/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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