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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 521.68 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 521.68 and 226.36 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 521.68 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/521.68 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 521.68 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 118,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,087.48/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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