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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 523.31 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 523.31 and 226.83 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 523.31 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/523.31 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 523.31 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 118,701.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,701.27/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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