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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 528.12 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 528.12 and 228.60 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 528.12 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/528.12 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 528.12 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 120,728.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,728.23/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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