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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 520.94 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 520.94 and 225.50 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 520.94 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/520.94 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 520.94 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 117,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,469.93/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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