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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 519.94 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 519.94 and 225.20 is: 337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 519.94 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/519.94 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 519.94 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 117,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,090.49/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.57

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