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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 520.62 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 520.62 and 225.56 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 520.62 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/520.62 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 520.62 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 117,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,431.05/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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