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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.37, 520.68 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.37, 520.68 and 225.72 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.37 : 520.68 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.37/520.68 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.37x = 520.68 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.37x = 117,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,527.89/347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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