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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 512.86 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 512.86 and 226.32 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 512.86 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/512.86 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 512.86 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 116,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,070.48/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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