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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.48, 522.56 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.48, 522.56 and 226.40 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.48 : 522.56 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.48/522.56 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.48x = 522.56 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.48x = 118,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,307.58/348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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