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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 521.44 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 521.44 and 226.20 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 521.44 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/521.44 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 521.44 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 117,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,949.73/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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