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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.25, 518.81 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.25, 518.81 and 224.40 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.25 : 518.81 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.25/518.81 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.25x = 518.81 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.25x = 116,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,419.84/346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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