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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 521.16 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 521.16 and 225.72 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 521.16 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/521.16 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 521.16 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 117,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,636.24/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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