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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 522.99 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 522.99 and 227.01 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 522.99 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/522.99 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 522.99 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 118,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,723.96/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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