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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.79, 520.77 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.79, 520.77 and 225.68 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.79 : 520.77 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.79/520.77 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.79x = 520.77 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.79x = 117,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,527.37/347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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