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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 512.23 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 512.23 and 226.66 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 512.23 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/512.23 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 512.23 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 116,102.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,102.05/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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