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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 527.38 and 228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 527.38 and 228.49 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 527.38 = 228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/527.38 = 228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 527.38 × 228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 120,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,499.17/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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