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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.42, 528.51 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.42, 528.51 and 228.95 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.42 : 528.51 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.42/528.51 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.42x = 528.51 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.42x = 120,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,999.72/352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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