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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 521.28 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 521.28 and 224.04 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 521.28 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/521.28 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 521.28 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 116,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,787.57/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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