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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 520.08 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 520.08 and 223.20 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 520.08 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/520.08 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 520.08 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 116,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,081.86/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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