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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 520.20 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 520.20 and 225.20 is: 337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 520.20 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/520.20 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 520.20 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 117,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,150.34/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.31

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