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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 519.97 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 519.97 and 224.76 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 519.97 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/519.97 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 519.97 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 116,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,868.46/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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