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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 512.28 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 512.28 and 226.34 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 512.28 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/512.28 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 512.28 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 115,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,949.46/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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