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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 518.64 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 518.64 and 224.56 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 518.64 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/518.64 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 518.64 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 116,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,465.80/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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