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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.81, 512.82 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.81, 512.82 and 226.59 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 512.82 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/512.82 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 512.82 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 116,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,196.19/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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