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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 523.68 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 523.68 and 227.08 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 523.68 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/523.68 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 523.68 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 118,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,917.25/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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