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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 518.56 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 518.56 and 224.34 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 518.56 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/518.56 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 518.56 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 116,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,333.75/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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