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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.79, 527.05 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.79, 527.05 and 229.75 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.79 : 527.05 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.79/527.05 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.79x = 527.05 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.79x = 121,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,089.74/351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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