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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 529.63 and 229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 529.63 and 229.79 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 529.63 = 229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/529.63 = 229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 529.63 × 229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 121,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,701.13/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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