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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 520.08 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 520.08 and 225.32 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 520.08 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/520.08 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 520.08 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 117,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,184.43/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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