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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 512.80 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 512.80 and 226.56 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 512.80 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/512.80 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 512.80 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 116,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,179.97/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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