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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 526.77 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 526.77 and 229.80 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 526.77 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/526.77 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 526.77 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 121,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,051.75/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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