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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 528.06 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 528.06 and 223.80 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 528.06 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/528.06 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 528.06 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 118,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,179.83/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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