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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.33, 521.76 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.33, 521.76 and 226.23 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.33 : 521.76 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.33/521.76 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.33x = 521.76 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.33x = 118,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,037.76/348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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