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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.79, 523.37 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.79, 523.37 and 226.93 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.79 : 523.37 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.79/523.37 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.79x = 523.37 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.79x = 118,768.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,768.35/348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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