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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 518.28 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 518.28 and 224.16 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 518.28 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/518.28 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 518.28 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 116,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,177.64/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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