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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 523.16 and 225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 523.16 and 225.49 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 523.16 = 225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/523.16 = 225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 523.16 × 225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 117,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,965.20/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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