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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 523.21 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 523.21 and 226.90 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 523.21 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/523.21 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 523.21 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 118,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,716.86/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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