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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 521.32 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 521.32 and 226.72 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 521.32 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/521.32 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 521.32 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 118,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,193.67/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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