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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 526.21 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 526.21 and 229.31 is: 343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 526.21 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/526.21 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 526.21 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 120,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,662.01/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.36

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