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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 526.20 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 526.20 and 228.22 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 526.20 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/526.20 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 526.20 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 120,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,089.36/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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