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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 522.16 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 522.16 and 226.52 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 522.16 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/522.16 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 522.16 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 118,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,279.68/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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