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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.87, 520.76 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.87, 520.76 and 226.19 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.87 : 520.76 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.87/520.76 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.87x = 520.76 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.87x = 117,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,790.70/347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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