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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.25, 518.36 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.25, 518.36 and 224.16 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.25 : 518.36 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.25/518.36 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.25x = 518.36 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.25x = 116,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,194.46/346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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