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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 522.93 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 522.93 and 227.22 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 522.93 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/522.93 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 522.93 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 118,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,820.15/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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