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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.23 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.23 and 225.56 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.23 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.23 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.23 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 117,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,343.08/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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