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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 522.18 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 522.18 and 226.08 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 522.18 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/522.18 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 522.18 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 118,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,054.45/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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