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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 526.92 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 526.92 and 229.68 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 526.92 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/526.92 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 526.92 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 121,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,022.99/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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