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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 522.78 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 522.78 and 227.16 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 522.78 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/522.78 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 522.78 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 118,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,754.70/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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