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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 523.81 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 523.81 and 225.30 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 523.81 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/523.81 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 523.81 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 118,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,014.39/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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