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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 518.91 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 518.91 and 224.92 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 518.91 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/518.91 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 518.91 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 116,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,713.24/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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