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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.80 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.80 and 227.51 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.80 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.80 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.80 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 118,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,942.57/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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