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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 520.74 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 520.74 and 225.86 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 520.74 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/520.74 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 520.74 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 117,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,615.64/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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