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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 522.88 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 522.88 and 226.56 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 522.88 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/522.88 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 522.88 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 118,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,463.69/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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