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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 526.79 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 526.79 and 229.52 is: 344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 526.79 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/526.79 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 526.79 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 120,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,906.78/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.01

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