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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 512.94 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 512.94 and 226.66 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 512.94 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/512.94 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 512.94 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 116,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,262.98/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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