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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 526.86 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 526.86 and 229.68 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 526.86 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/526.86 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 526.86 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 121,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,009.20/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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