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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 526.92 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 526.92 and 228.26 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 526.92 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/526.92 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 526.92 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 120,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,273.24/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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