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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.93, 527.22 and 229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.93, 527.22 and 229.95 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.93 : 527.22 = 229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.93/527.22 = 229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.93x = 527.22 × 229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.93x = 121,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,234.24/351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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