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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.79, 522.27 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.79, 522.27 and 226.68 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.79 : 522.27 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.79/522.27 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.79x = 522.27 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.79x = 118,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,388.16/348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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