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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 518.86 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 518.86 and 224.38 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 518.86 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/518.86 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 518.86 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 116,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,421.81/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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