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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 521.49 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 521.49 and 226.01 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 521.49 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/521.49 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 521.49 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 117,859.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,859.35/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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