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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.70, 520.23 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.70, 520.23 and 224.93 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.70 : 520.23 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.70/520.23 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.70x = 520.23 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.70x = 117,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,015.33/346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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