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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 523.52 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 523.52 and 225.60 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 523.52 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/523.52 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 523.52 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 118,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,106.11/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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