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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.87, 511.79 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.87, 511.79 and 226.17 is: 338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.87 : 511.79 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.87/511.79 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.87x = 511.79 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.87x = 115,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,750.41/341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.59

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