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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.13, 528.62 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.13, 528.62 and 228.32 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.13 : 528.62 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.13/528.62 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.13x = 528.62 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.13x = 120,696.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,696.41/352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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