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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 521.33 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 521.33 and 226.02 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 521.33 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/521.33 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 521.33 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 117,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,831.01/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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