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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 526.86 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 526.86 and 228.63 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 526.86 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/526.86 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 526.86 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 120,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,457.98/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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