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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 526.86 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 526.86 and 229.86 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 526.86 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/526.86 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 526.86 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 121,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,104.04/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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