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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 519.90 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 519.90 and 225.40 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 519.90 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/519.90 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 519.90 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 117,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,185.46/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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