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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 528.60 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 528.60 and 228.88 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 528.60 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/528.60 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 528.60 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 120,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,985.97/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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