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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 522.45 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 522.45 and 225.72 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 522.45 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/522.45 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 522.45 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 117,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,927.41/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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