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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 522.86 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 522.86 and 225.05 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 522.86 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/522.86 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 522.86 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 117,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,669.37/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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