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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 512.64 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 512.64 and 226.26 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 512.64 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/512.64 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 512.64 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 115,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,989.93/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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