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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 522.74 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 522.74 and 224.96 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 522.74 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/522.74 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 522.74 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 117,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,595.59/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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