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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.83 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.83 and 225.72 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.83 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.83 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.83 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 117,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,334.90/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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