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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 528.44 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 528.44 and 228.88 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 528.44 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/528.44 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 528.44 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 120,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,949.35/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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