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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 520.64 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 520.64 and 231.26 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 520.64 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/520.64 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 520.64 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 120,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,403.21/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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