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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.79, 521.06 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.79, 521.06 and 225.75 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.79 : 521.06 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.79/521.06 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.79x = 521.06 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.79x = 117,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,628.17/347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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