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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.71, 521.61 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.71, 521.61 and 226.03 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.71 : 521.61 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.71/521.61 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.71x = 521.61 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.71x = 117,899.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,899.51/347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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