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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.82, 520.83 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.82, 520.83 and 225.32 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.82 : 520.83 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.82/520.83 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.82x = 520.83 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.82x = 117,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,350.81/346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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