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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 520.26 and 224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 520.26 and 224.89 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 520.26 = 224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/520.26 = 224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 520.26 × 224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 117,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,001.27/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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