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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 521.24 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 521.24 and 226.08 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 521.24 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/521.24 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 521.24 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 117,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,840.81/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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