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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 521.92 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 521.92 and 226.32 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 521.92 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/521.92 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 521.92 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 118,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,120.93/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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