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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 521.16 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 521.16 and 225.82 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 521.16 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/521.16 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 521.16 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 117,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,688.35/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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