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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 512.28 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 512.28 and 226.29 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 512.28 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/512.28 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 512.28 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 115,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,923.84/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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