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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 521.15 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 521.15 and 225.81 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 521.15 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/521.15 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 521.15 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 117,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,679.75/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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