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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 521.78 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 521.78 and 226.22 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 521.78 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/521.78 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 521.78 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 118,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,033.33/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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